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B717 XUB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

274,701 mi
Last recorded274,701 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB717 XUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 274,701 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 274,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 274,327 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward steering arm nearside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward steering arm nearside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward steering arm offside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box lower ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 273,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 271,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 265,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 264,840 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 257,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 246,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 239,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 231,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 222,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 222,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil axle seal (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 213,648 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 206,160 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 198,352 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 190,518 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 184,085 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 175,931 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 166,330 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 157,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 146,508 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 135,125 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B717 XUB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B717 XUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B717 XUB registered?

B717 XUB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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